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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.21, 3,354.42 and 1,722.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.21, 3,354.42 and 1,722.94 is: 2,375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.21 : 3,354.42 = 1,722.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.21/3,354.42 = 1,722.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.21x = 3,354.42 × 1,722.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.21x = 5,779,464.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,464.39/2,433.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.24

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